Sally Kehoe: How Fast Can We Go?

Towards 2012

Beijing has been and gone. Many lessons have been learnt. London 2012 may seem a while away, but for us, the journey has already begun.

This year I have been selected in the Australian Women's Double Scull to compete at the World Rowing Championships in Poznan at the end of August. My partner, Pippa Savage, a fellow Toowoomba girl, made her international debut last year in the Olympic Single Scull. In the past Pippa and I have shared a great rivalry, competing for Australia's Single Scull title, however, not until now have we combined our talents; and it is proving to be a formidible duo.

As we close in on this year's world championships, we are excited about our potential. This weekend we will be racing at Sydney International Regatta Centre alongside our fellow Australian team mates, testing our speed over 2000m and working on consistent performances. At the regatta's conclusion, we will be entering into a four week intensive training camp in Penrith before flying to Verase, Italy for a pre-World's speed camp.

Important Dates:
10th-12th July - SIRC Rowing Australia 'World Cup' regatta
14th-31st July - Penrith Intensive Training Camp
1st-9th August - Australian Rowing Team Preparation Camp
9th August - Fly to Italy
10th-20th August - Pre-World's Speed Camp (Varese, Italy)
23rd-30th August - World Rowing Championships, Poland

Saturday, April 12, 2008

How Fast Can We Go?

The week that has been is the type of week that an athlete of any calibre craves... Tapering.

It has been quite a nice break from the chilly weather conditions of last week.

Next week, the eight will be racing at the 2nd Olympic Selection Trials to test how fast we can go. With the previous weeks of tough training under our belts, we have been able to ease the training load and actually start feeling 'good' physically and mentally. It is a rare time for us.

I will be changing seats from bow seat to 3 seat, because our usual 3 seat has a small rib injury, which can become quite serious if you continue to row. Our reserve will be sitting in my seat, however, it will not be a disruption to the boat. Afterall, this could happen at the Olympics, it is good practice.

We are looking forward to racing the mens under 23 fours who are the same speed as us, and we want to win. The three races will allow us to try new tactics before we race the world in the upcoming world cups. It is much needed race practice.

I will be sure to update the site of how we go.